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- PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
- LETTER TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY
- MARGARET POLLARD - APPOINTMENT TO CEO
- RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
- URGENT
- MUSIC ASSEMBLY
- ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
- WOOLWORTHS JUNIOR LANDCARE GRANT
- WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN
- KITCHEN AND CANTEEN INGREDIENT DRIVE
- SPECIAL LUNCH
- CUPCAKE FUNDRAISING
- CANTEEN VOLUNTEER ROSTER
- FRUIT INCENTIVE WINNER
- UNIFORM SHOP NEWS
- ACT JUNIOR CHESS LEAGUE
- PARENT ADVICE MAY 2019
- AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL SPORTS CAMPS
Dear Parents,
No doubt you have read the news that Margaret Pollard has resigned her position as Principal of Saints Peter and Paul to prioritise her health into the future. She has accepted a role with Catholic Education in a part time capacity. I want to thank Margaret for the outstanding leadership she has provided our school community over the last three and a half years. Her contributions and leadership during some difficult times for the school will always be remembered. We will have an opportunity to farewell Margaret in Term 3 with an Assembly and community gathering. A process is in place to appoint a Principal for Terms 3 and 4.
If you did not receive this communication on Monday please contact the office to update your details.
Prayers
There are a number of staff members who need our thoughts and prayers. Over the weekend Mrs Pratt’s father passed away and Mrs Moore also lost her Father in Law. They are currently on leave to be with their families during this difficult time. Mrs Armstrong’s mother is very ill at present and she is also on leave for an extended period of time. Please keep these staff members in your thoughts and prayers.
NAPLAN Interruptions
Our Years 3 & 5 students have been completing NAPLAN testing in the last week and a half. There has been much discussion nationally, including some schools resitting the tests, because of disruptions to the testing protocol. While we at Sts Peter and Paul did experience some minor interruptions during testing, our procedures ensured that disruptions to students were minimal. Currently, we do not believe that disruptions prevented students from having a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. If you are concerned about the testing procedures please contact me directly.
Mini STEM Day
Yesterday Year Two ran a STEM day for their students in the Makerspace! Students were challenged to design, build and test designs for their very own Rube Goldberg machines. A Rube Goldberg machine is a complicated gadget/machine that performs simple tasks in indirect, convoluted ways. You might have seen some used in advertising recently https://youtu.be/YWk9N92-wvg. Year 2 were challenged to build a machine that moved tennis balls from the top of our tables to the floor in one controlled motion. Some of our designs worked wonderfully, and all students had fun experimenting with gravity and friction and using the design process to refine ideas. Well done Year 2!
Open Days and Enrolment Period
Our current enrolment message is It is not too late to book a tour! Contact our office to arrange a time! 62811932 or Office.Stpandp@cg.catholic.edu.au.
Your testimonials to parents are still the number one influencing factor for parents choosing a potential school. Please continue spreading the word about our school.
I hope the long weekend will provide an opportunity for you to relax and unwind with family and friends. Safe travels to those families who may be travelling this weekend.
School Photos are tomorrow
Please wear your full school uniform tomorrow, not sports uniform. Also, we will be having photos with jumpers on, so please remember to bring jumpers tomorrow.
Blessings and best wishes
Sean Rutledge
Principal (Acting)
Numeracy Challenge
I had a number of students say the task last week was so difficult that they were unable to find a solution. I have included the solution for those who attempted and will have a new challenge for you next week.
Dear parents and carers
As you are aware, I have been on leave for the past two months, dealing with some challenging health issues related to an autoimmune disease.
While I am well at present, I have decided to continue to prioritise my health and to resign from my position as Principal of Saints Peter and Paul, Garran. My decision to resign so unexpectedly has been an extremely difficult decision to make, but it is one that I have made with consideration of the clear advice of my doctor.
I will miss the students and you, the parents and carers, greatly. I feel very connected to this special community, and I feel immense pride in the outstanding teaching and learning that takes place each day in our classrooms. I have been honoured to have had the opportunity to lead the community of Saints Peter and Paul School for the past three and a half years.
Warm regards
Margaret Pollard
Sunday Gospel: John 14:23-29
Although its original context was pre-crucifixion, the language of this week’s gospel works in this post-resurrection Easter season as we prepare to celebrate the Ascension next week. This double purpose language is, of course, not an accident. The gospel was written many years after the death and resurrection of Jesus, and the writer was intentionally conveying the double meaning of ‘going away’: Jesus going to his death; and Jesus going back to the Father.
Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit to the disciples and to the world. The Holy Spirit performs a dual purpose: firstly, to carry on the teaching; and secondly, to continue to remind the believers of all that Jesus said and did. The action of the Holy Spirit continues in the world today – inspiring and teaching those who are open to hearing and keeping alive the memory of Jesus, his teaching and his compassion.
North Woden Youth Ministry - Transfiguration Youth Group
The North Woden Youth Ministry Transfiguration Youth Group (TYG), will be launching this Sunday May 26th 4:30pm-5:30pm at Holy Trinity, Curtin. TYG is aimed at children from our parish in Years 4-6. Mass will follow the youth group at 5:30pm. The youth group will be facilitated by our Youth Minister Sarah Pearson.
Dates for your Diary:
Sunday 26th May – 4:30pm Parish Youth Group at Holy Trinity, Curtin. (Followed by Mass.)
Sunday 2nd June – 9:30am Parish Mass at Saints Peter and Paul, Garran. (Presentation of First Eucharist Candidates)
Thursday 6th June – 2:15pm ‘Discipleship’ Values Assembly, led by 1W.
Sunday 16th June – 9:30am Celebration of First Eucharist at Saints Peter and Paul, Garran.
Thursday 20th June – 2:15pm Growth Assembly showcasing Stage 2.
Blessings for the week ahead,
Stephanie Burns
Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)
Numbers required for Parish Pastoral Gathering
WHEN : 2nd June, after 9.30 am Mass at Garran
BYO cup for soup .
Please RSVP Maggie Grove on kelmag@grapevine.com.au or
We require a ball park figure for ice blocks !
This Friday 24 May at 2.30pm there will be a Music Assembly featuring musical items from the following classes:
1M
2M
3/4W (inc Ethan 3/4B)
5/6W
You will also be able to hear our very talented choir perform.
All welcome!
Entertainment Books are selling fast – buy yours today and start to redeem your bargains immediately. They are great value at $60 each and gives you access to over $20,000 worth of deals. Click on the link below to purchase yours today. Share it with your friends too!
https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/2j4040
Books are also available from the school office and can also be purchased on the Qkr! app. The book will be sent home with your child once payment is received.
Sts Peter and Paul Primary School has been successful with our application for a Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant of $1000. We will be using this money to buy materials and resources for the Kitchen Garden. Some of these items will be presented at our assembly tomorrow afternoon.
We are one of 538 primary schools and early learning centres throughout Australia that has received a Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant to help grow our next generation of environmental champions.
The grants are being funded with money made from the sale of the Woolworths recyclable Bag for good™ which was launched in 2018 when the supermarket stopped using single-use plastic bags.
Please watch this space for more information about the ways we are using this grant in the future.
We are excited to be taking part in the 2019 Woolworths Earn and Learn program. The program runs from the 1st of May until the 25th of June. It’s easy to Earn and Learn. Just get everyone you can earning as many stickers as possible. Stick them on the sticker sheets provided, place in the box just outside the Learning Support Room, or drop it into the Collection Box at Woolies, Mawson.
You can download extra sticker sheets at teaching.com.au
Anyone from our community-staff, parents, grandparents, neighbours and friends can collect stickers for our school.
The more points we earn, the more we can redeem from a choice of over 10,00 educational resources.
If you would like more information please contact Maryanne Armstrong.
Maryanne.armstrong@cg.catholic.edu.au
There is now a collection box for your stickers at Woolies, Woden.
Mrs Moore and Mrs Raccosta would like to send out a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who helped stock up our pantry for 2019!
We were overwhelmed with the number of items that were brought into the school. With an average participation from the school of 70%, these donations will help us bring more goodies to the Kitchen and Canteen Menu.
It was very close, but we do have a class winner…. 1W, you will have some hot party food on us this Friday at lunch time. ENJOY!!!
Thank you to all the students who participated in today’s Special Lunch! It’s so nice to see the children enjoying themselves sharing the same meal with their friends.
A special THANK YOU goes to Lorraine, Maria, Ange, Maggie and Andrew for helping out this morning! Your help was very much appreciated!!!
As a school we have raised $160 to be donated to Little Oak Sanctuary. We would like to thank all the wonderful parents/carers that brought in so many cupcakes to be sold at the Athletics Carnival. Without the donations of cupcakes, this fundraiser would not have been as successful. On behalf of Little Oak Sanctuary, THANK YOU! This money will go a long way in helping the animals.
Term 2, Week 5
| Time | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 9.00am - 11.30am |
Maggie L Priya S |
Eleen B Liesl C Margaret W |
Soomi V Sally B Sarah C |
Thank you helpers, your assistance is very much appreciated.
Please contact me on lauretta.raccosta@cg.catholic.edu.au if you are able to help or unable to make your shift. Thank you.
The Fruit Incentive ticket winner for the last week was William D, 2W. Congratulations William, you have won a $2.00 voucher to spend at the canteen. Please see Mrs R at the Canteen to collect your voucher.
Do you want to win a $2 voucher to spend at the Canteen? Simply purchase fresh or frozen fruit from the Canteen and be in the weekly draw to WIN!!
Kindest Regards, Lauretta Raccosta “Mrs R”
Canteen Manager
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